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Duration
5 Days
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Paro, Bhutan
Accommodation
4 Nights
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How This Trip Can Change Your Life
  • You’ll learn to embrace stillness in a world that rushes: Bhutan offers a unique, unhurried, and intentional lifestyle, allowing for a slowdown and intentionality. This lifestyle, characterised by ancient monasteries, communal meals, and a serene view of the Himalayas, significantly impacts one’s approach to life, choices, and personal growth.
  • You’ll redefine what it means to feel fulfilled: Bhutan’s happiness is not tied to possessions or status but is rooted in community, connection, and respect for nature. This way of life invites individuals to question their definition of success and realign with what truly matters.
  • You’ll reconnect with a version of yourself you may have forgotten:
    Bhutan’s landscape offers a sense of clarity and tranquillity, allowing one to step away from everyday life’s noise and distractions. The silence of mountains, shared stories, and freedom from a schedule leave one lighter, more centred, and with a deeper sense of self.
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Sometimes, all it takes is four nights to feel the shift. Not in geography, but in your entire way of being. The Glimpse of Bhutan Journey offers a rare chance to pause, breathe, and experience life in one of the world’s most peaceful, intentional places—all from the comfort of a single sanctuary.

Based in the serene Neyphu Valley, just minutes from Paro, this retreat unfolds at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary —a haven of quiet rituals, fresh mountain air, and heartfelt care. Each guest is welcomed with a Buddhist ceremony, marking the start of a journey not just through Bhutan, but inward. A Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Doctor will gently guide your wellness path, followed by treatments drawn from centuries of Himalayan healing.

Days begin with herbal teas and sunrise yoga. From there, each moment is yours. Climb to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, where prayer flags dance in the wind. Wander Thimphu’s museums and art schools, or share tea with monks at a quiet hilltop monastery. End each day with nourishing farm-to-table feasts, traditional hot stone baths, and stillness beneath a starlit sky.

No hotel-hopping. No long drives. Just space to soften and reconnect. The Sanctuary is not a place that tells you how to transform—it simply holds space for you to remember what matters. Whether it’s a quiet morning by the pool, a hands-on Bhutanese cooking class, or a heart-opening encounter in a mountain monastery, this journey is about rediscovering presence.

This journey is ideal for those craving depth in a short timeframe—perfect for a purposeful pause or a soul-stirring detour. Let Bhutan leave its imprint. Sometimes, a glimpse is all it takes.

What's Included
  • Early check-in upon availability
  • Four nights' accomodation
  • Special welcome ceremony
  • Á la carte breakfast
  • Four-course set lunches
  • Six-course set dinners
  • Consultation with Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Doctor
  • One wellness treatment per paid night
  • Daily yoga classes
  • Sauna and steam rooms
  • Use of fully equipped gym
  • Daily meditation sessions
  • Use of indoor heated pool
  • Bhutanese cooking classes
  • Archery games
  • Pottery classes
  • Bhutanese clothing photoshoot
  • Visa processing assistance
  • Personalised itinerary planning
  • Late check-out upon availability
  • Soft drinks, fruit juices, house wine, and local beers during meals
  • Packed breakfast or lunches for day trips
  • Home-made picnics
  • Tea bar with 20 herbal teas

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Transport to or from the airport in Paro is not included
  • International/domestic flights are not included
  • Entry visa or travel permit is not included
  • 10% Bhutan Sales Tax and 10% Service Charge are not included
  • The mandatory Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is not included
  • Costs for hiring transport and a licensed guide to visit sites outside the Sanctuary are not included
  • Entry fees for tourist sites and donations are not included

 

 

ITINERARY
Day 1
ARRIVAL
  • Arrival at the international airport in Paro.
  • Our guest experience team will welcome you at the airport.
  • The sanctuary is only a 15-minute ride from the airport.
  • Upon arrival, you are invited to participate in a special Buddhist transformation ritual before entering the sanctuary.
  • Our guest experience team will accompany you to your room and will make sure all is in order.
  • A 4-course set lunch will be served in the restaurant.
  • In the afternoon we invite you for a complimentary consultation with one of our in-house traditional Bhutanese medicine doctors.
  • After the consultation, you can have your first wellness treatment.
  • The 6-course set dinner will be served on the restaurant terrace if weather permits.
Day 2
THIMPHU
  • Before breakfast you can join a yoga class or meditation session.
  • After breakfast we leave for a visit of Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, about a one-hour drive from the Sanctuary.
  • On the way to Thimphu, we will take a short detour towards Dochu La pass, located at 3000 meters above sea level, 30 minutes from Simtokha junction. On clear days this site offers stunning views of the Himalayan mountain ranges.
  • After the Dochu La pass we will visit the Buddha statue at Kunsel Phodrang.
  • Lunch will be taken in one of the many local restaurants in Thimphu.
  • After lunch, we will visit the Simply Bhutan Museum, where you will have a chance to see and learn all about Bhutanese culture.
  • If there is time left, we recommend to visit the Choki Traditional Art School. CTAS is the only private institute in Bhutan that provides free education to underprivileged youths who have a keen interest in learning the traditional arts and crafts
  • Late afternoon we will drive back to the Sanctuary, just in time for the 6-course dinner.
Day 3
TIGER’S NEST
  • The day will start in the tea bar with an early cup of herbal tea and a healthy fruit shot.
  • The ride to the Tiger’s Nest base is about 45 minutes.
  • The hike up to the Tiger’s Nest will take about 2-4 hours depending on your fitness level – during the hike there will be several pauses, where we can enjoy our packed breakfast.
  • A visit of the Tiger’s Nest will take about 1-2 hours depending on your interest.
  • After the Tiger’s Nest hike – depending on the time left - you can visit the National Museum of Bhutan, the Paro Dzong, the farmer’s market, and one of the many art galleries in Paro town.
  • We will return to the Sanctuary in the late afternoon, and recommend a hot stone herbal bath to prevent muscle pain the next day.
  • In the evening you have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Bhutanese dinner.
Day 4
EUTOK GOENPA MONASTERY
  • Before breakfast, you can join a yoga or meditation session.
  • After breakfast, we hike to the Eutok Goenpa monastery, right across the valley under the guidance of one of our guides (about 1 hour).
  • At the Monastery we will be welcomed by the head monk, and some Buddhist rituals will be performed.
  • You will have the opportunity to talk to the monks and the students. Our guides will translate if necessary.
  • Upon request, we can arrange a tea ceremony with one of the senior monks.
  • During the hike back to the Sanctuary we will pause to enjoy a homemade picnic lunch.
  • In the afternoon you can use the wellness facilities, participate in traditional Bhutanese sports, enjoy a wellness treatment, or join a Bhutanese cooking class with our Chefs.
  • The 6-course dinner will be served on the restaurant terrace if weather permits.
Day 5
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